Senior Counsel 1 – Law Center

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Senior Counsel managing complex constitutional litigation while integrating Georgetown Law students into impactful projects at Georgetown University. Engaging in research, drafting materials, and developing public education solutions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,429 - $157,238 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

help drive results in complex, fast-moving litigation in defense of key constitutional rights and values
conceptualizing and effectuating high-impact constitutional litigation and related public education and policy work
ensuring that Georgetown Law students are meaningfully and materially integrated into those efforts
engage in factual development and legal research
draft, revise, and edit briefing materials to be filed in court pertaining to those cases
assist in mooting the advocates presenting and arguing the cases
present evidence and oral arguments in cases at the trial court and appellate levels
research and develop public education materials and policy solutions related to ICAP’s work
support Directors in working with students enrolled in a practicum seminar

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
J.D.
At least six years of related experience (including clerkship time, if applicable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
an array of voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsFactual DevelopmentEditing Briefing MaterialsMooting Advocacy

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Certifications

J.D.